Publication Name: Gippsland Basin Symposium, Melbourne, 22 ? 23 June 1992
Authors: H SCHAAP
Publication Volume: Melbourne, 22 - 23 June 1992
Date Published: December 1992
Number of Pages: 15
Reference Type: Conference Proceedings
Abstract:
Electricity will play a major part in providing energy services in the 21stcentury. Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD), that is
accommodating the needs of the present without compromising the needs
of future generations, will provide a focus for optimising the use of
electrical energy. Environmental externalities may redefine the cost
structure of electricity. Strong corporate environmental management will
ensure that current environmental objectives are met and that future ones,
identified by the ESD process and environmental externalities accounting,
can be developed and implemented by receptive business managers.
Tbis paper addresses the current environmental issues of electricity
production. It outlines a management strategy for the SECV becoming a
community leader in protecting the environment.
ESD is discussed in terms of using non-renewable resources wisely,
extending their availability and putting in place mechanisms which ensure
their ultimate substitution by renewable resources and conservation.
The paper explores options for dealing with costing environmental
externalities, particularly in relation to greenhouse emissions